CMA CGM partners with Nike to reduce carbon footprint

Nike, a global leader in the apparel and sportswear industry, has recently entered into an agreement with CMA CGM to purchase sustainable biofuel for a part of their maritime transport. From July 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024, Nike will use sustainable biofuel for the transportation of 36% of their volume with CMA CGM. Through

Braya renewable diesel refinery begins operations

The Braya Renewable Fuels refinery in Newfoundland and Labrador has started operations, giving the facility a second life as a production site for renewable diesel. Owned and operated by Braya Renewable Fuels, it was formerly the Come by Chance petroleum refinery. In November 2021, Dallas-based private equity firm Cresta Fund Management acquired a controlling interest

Global carbon pollution hits record high

Global carbon pollution from energy hit a record high last year, driven partly by increased fossil fuel use in countries where droughts restricted hydropower production, according to an International Energy Agency (IEA) report. Steep cuts in carbon emissions, mainly from burning fossil fuels, will be needed in the coming years if targets to limit a

Stena Drilling leads offshore industry in green transition

Amidst the urgent global shift towards sustainability, Stena Drilling, a Scotland-based offshore drilling contractor, has emerged as a pioneering force in the offshore oil and gas industry’s green transition. The company’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint has been solidified with the reception of the ISO 50001 certification in January 2022, covering all its rigs

MAN Energy Solutions opens up largest service hub outside of Europe

Singapore welcomes the opening of MAN Energy Solutions’ new mixed-purpose facility that will expand their local business activities. MAN Energy Solutions is one of the leading global engine makers of alternative-fuel engines, and is driving the maritime energy transition by enabling the use of cleaner fuels in ships around the world. Located in Tuas, MAN

AT&T and L&T to accelerate solutions to address climate change

L&T Technology Services Limited, a prominent global digital engineering and R&D services company, and AT&T, one of the largest telecommunications companies worldwide, announced a strategic alliance aimed at curbing global emissions. This groundbreaking collaboration will utilize the combined resources and expertise of both companies to develop advanced solutions that can significantly reduce environmental impact. As

WVU secures $3M to develop tech to reduce energy consumption

Researchers at West Virginia University (WVU) have secured $3 million from the US Department of Energy to pioneer a new chemical reactor system that could transform industrial manufacturing processes. Led by Professor John Hu, the WVU team intends to investigate ways to significantly reduce industrial processes’ energy and greenhouse gas requirements by harnessing microwaves for

Viruses amplify ocean’s carbon capture capacity

Scientists are zeroing in on the virus species in the world’s oceans that are most likely to combat climate change by helping trap carbon dioxide in seawater. Armed with a catalog of hundreds of thousands of DNA and RNA virus species in the world’s oceans, scientists are now zeroing in on the viruses most likely

India outperforms global average in UN sustainability goals

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday said while significant portions of the world struggle with access to clean water and sanitation, India has made remarkable strides in addressing these issues. Despite the vast financing gap in achieving sustainability goals, he said, adding that India has been proactive in mobilising

Port of Rotterdam adopts Green Award verification

The Port of Rotterdam cements its position as a leader in sustainable shipping by becoming the first EU port to utilise Green Award Foundation’s specialised Ship Waste module programme to verify ships meeting new environmental performance criteria enacted this year. Recent EU regulations require member state ports to grant discounts on waste fees to ships